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Easy to remember identifier
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Loading bags for midway stop
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Campers at the starting point
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Trailers at the starting point
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Early morning crowd at starting line
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Ready, get set...
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...and go! Good luck =)
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Group photo in STP starting area
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Two high-priced rental bikes
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Final photo before starting
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Refreshment area at Seward Park
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Riding along in Kent
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Rest stop at REI in Kent
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Queued for food at REI rest stop
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Bike repair at REI rest stop
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Line for the loo at REI rest stop
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Looking down on the Big Climb!
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Rest stop in Spanaway High School
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Jamba Juice, yay!
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Refilling water at Centralia College
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Lexington rest stop for breakfast
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Crossing Columbia River at Longview
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Final rest stop at Scappoose
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The end is near...
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...and >200 miles later, finished!
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Proof of accomplishment
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Other riders nearing finish line...
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...directed by wardens and cheering crowds
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Crowds at finishing area
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Long lineup at mobile showers!